Sponsors

Why Partner with the Africa Internet Summit 2023(AIS’23)?
Increase your brand’s visibility in the African tech sector by participating as an exhibitor at AIS’23. This Summit brings together over 400 key stakeholders across the African Internet ecosystem, providing an exceptional platform to showcase your brand.

Africa is rapidly advancing towards enhanced connectivity, and the future depends on how key stakeholders leverage the opportunities provided by greater and more efficient Internet connectivity. Increase your brand’s exposure in the African tech and investment sector by Sponsoring and partnering with us for AIS’23.

AIS’23 will provide a unique opportunity for your organisation to showcase your vision as well as open multiple business opportunities brought by the global audience attending the event.
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Increased visibility and brand awareness
Maximise your brand reach, amplify your message to  Africa's tech movers and shakers audience, and generate new and targeted business leads. AIS'23 will provide several touchpoints (both online and at the event) to place your brand in front of delegates who haven't heard of you, enhancing your brand recognition and increasing customer loyalty. You will be placing your brand alongside other industry heavyweights in Africa.
Specifically, partnering with the AIS’23 will provide your organisation with an excellent opportunity to:
Thought leadership
AIS’23 Sponsors can establish themselves as thought leaders in the Internet industry by contributing to panel discussions, sharing insights, and participating in debates on key issues affecting the industry.
Networking opportunities
Sponsors and partners will use AIS'23 to network with other industry stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, academics, and business leaders which could lead to new business partnerships, and collaborations.
Access to new markets
Sponsoring  AIS’23 gives you an opportunity to meet new clients, enabling you to engage with them on a one-to-one level building deeper, more meaningful (and profitable) connections.
Brand Promotion
Distinguish your brand as an industry leader in front of key stakeholders and partners from across the continent and around the world at the Africa Internet Summit 2023.

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are three main sponsorship categories for AIS’23.
Networking Partnership
This category revolves around all the social events at AIS’23 which form an integral part of the event program. The following categories are available:
  • Gala Dinner Sponsor
  • Opening Ceremony Sponsor
  • Opening Cocktail Sponsor
In-Kind Partnership
This is the more personalised category that is tailor-made to the specification of sponsors






Event Partnerships
The following partnerships are available:
  • Official Media Partner
  • Official Connectivity Partner - Open to Internet Service Providers present in South Africa only.
  • Translation and captioning Partner 
  • Technical Session Partner
Please note that the AIS’23 Partnership opens the door to this select and sophisticated audience. We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to participate as an Event Partner. Please choose a package that meets your particular marketing needs, or talk to us about creating a custom package, option, or marketing program that is uniquely yours.

If you will like to sponsor this event, please fill out the Sponsorship and Partnership Acceptance Form.

Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities

Diamond Sponsor
(2 slots available)
$25,000

  • 15-minute presentation in line with the event theme at a plenary session subject to review by AIS’23 program committee.
  • Top tier placement of logo on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including  banners, program and brochures.
  • Top tier placement of logo on the AIS’23 website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Recognition during the Opening & Closing Plenaries
  • Full page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • 3 Summit Pack inserts (supplied by the Sponsor).
  • Exclusive Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • Website link on all marketing e-mails.
  • 3 sixty-second adverts on digital screens at the common areas (advert to be provided by sponsor).
  • One free 3x5 sqm exhibition booth.
  • One 3-minute video feature run at the break events.
  • Digital screen before opening session.
  • 4 delegate passes.
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor

 

 

 

 

Official Gala Dinner Sponsor
(2 slots available)
$20,000

  • Delivery of a 5 minutes speech (in-line with event theme) by sponsor’s CEO or representative during the Gala Dinner.
  • One 3-minute video feature run at the common areas on the Gala Dinner Day.
  • Exclusive Sponsor Branding of the Gala Dinner venue.
  • Full page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • Top tier placement of logo on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including  banners, programmes and brochures.
  • Top tier placement of logo on the AIS’23 website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Recognition during the Opening & Closing Plenaries.
  • 1 sixty-second adverts on digital screens at the common areas (advert to be provided by sponsor).
  • 1 Summit Pack inserts (supplied by the Sponsor).
  • Exclusive Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • One 3x5 sqm exhibition booth.
  • One 3-minute video feature run at the break events.
  • 3 delegate passes for plenary sessions 
  • 20 Gala Dinner Passes.
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.

 

Gold Sponsor
(3 slots available)
$15,000

  • 15-minute presentation in line with the event theme at a plenary session subject to review by AIS’23 program committee.
  • Top tier placement of logo on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including  banners, program and brochures.
  • Top tier placement of logo on the AIS’23  website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Recognition during the Opening & Closing Plenaries
  • Full page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • 2 Summit Pack inserts (supplied by the Sponsor).
  • Exclusive Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • Website link on all marketing e-mails.
  • 2 sixty-second adverts on digital screens at the common areas (advert to be provided by sponsor).
  • One free 3x5 sqm exhibition booth.
  • One 3-minute video feature run at the break events.
  • 2 delegate passes.
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.

 

 

 

 

 

Official Opening Ceremony Sponsor
(2 slots available)
$15,000

  • Delivery of a 10 minutes speech (inline with event theme) by CEO during the opening session.
  • Top tier placement of logo on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including  banners, program and brochures.
  • Top tier placement of logo on the AIS’23 website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Recognition during the Opening & Closing Plenaries
  • Full page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • 2 Summit Pack inserts (supplied by the Sponsor).
  • Exclusive Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • Website link on all marketing e-mails.
  • 2 sixty-second adverts on digital screens at the common areas (advert to be provided by sponsor).
  • One free 3x5 sqm exhibition booth.
  • One 3-minute video feature run at the break events.
  • 3 delegate passes for plenary sessions. 
  • 10 delegate passes during the opening plenary.
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.

Official Opening Cocktail Sponsor
(2 slots available)
$10,000

  • Delivery of a 5 minutes speech (in-line with event theme) by sponsor’s CEO or representative during the Opening Cocktail.
  • One 3-minute video feature run at the common areas on the Opening Cocktail Day.
  • Exclusive Sponsor Branding of the Opening Cocktail venue.
  • Half page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • Logo placement on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including  banners, program and brochures.
  • Logo placement on the AIS’23 website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Recognition during the Opening & Closing Plenaries.
  • 1 sixty-second adverts on digital screens at the common areas (advert to be provided by sponsor).
  • 1 Summit Pack inserts (supplied by the Sponsor).
  • Exclusive Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • One 3-minute video feature run at the break events.
  • 3 delegate passes for plenary sessions 
  •  20 Opening Cocktail Passes.
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.

Translation and Captioning Sponsor
(2 slots available)
$5,000

  • Logo placement on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including banners, program and brochures.
  • Logo placement on the AIS’23  website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Half-page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • 1 Summit Pack insert (supplied by the Sponsor)
  • One free 3x5 sqm exhibition booth.
  • Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • Recognition during the plenary for the four days
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.

Technical Presentations Sponsor
(2 slots available)
$3,000

  • Logo placement on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including banners, program and brochures.
  • Logo placement on the AIS’23 website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Half-page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • Recognition during the plenary for the four days
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.

African Internet Ecosystem Supporter
(Unlimited)
$1,000

  • Logo placement on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including billboards, banners, programmes and brochures.
  • Logo placement on the AIS’23  website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Half-page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • Recognition during the plenary for the four days.
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.

Official Media Partner
(3 slots available)

  • Logo placement on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including banners, program and brochures.
  • Logo placement on the AIS’23 website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Half-page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • Recognition during the plenary for the four days
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.

Official Connectivity Partner
(2 slots available)

  • Top tier placement of logo on all AIS’23 communication and marketing collateral including billboards, banners, program and brochures.
  • Top tier placement of logo on the AIS’23  website including the home page and on the sponsor’s list page.
  • Recognition during the Opening & Closing Plenaries
  • Full page advertisement on the AIS’23 E-bulletin.
  • 2 Summit Pack inserts (supplied by the Sponsor).
  • Exclusive Display of logo on Plenaries Virtual Backdrop
  • Website link on all marketing e-mails.
  • 2 sixty-second adverts on digital screens at the common areas (advert to be provided by sponsor).
  • One free 3x5 sqm exhibition booth.
  • One 3-minute video feature run at the break events.
  • 10 delegate passes for plenary sessions. 
  • Acknowledgement on AIS’23 mailing lists and social media as event Sponsor.